Hey F…Poppie is quite right, most any DC permanent magnet motor will work for a wind turbine project. We’ve built a couple ourselves, with limited success. Car alternators are a bad idea for two reasons, they are very inefficient, which means they need a tremendous amount of torque for the power they put out, and because they are not permanent magnet generators, the field has to be excited by an external source, in your case your batteries. So whenever the wind dies down, you are using the energy you just produced to keep the field in the alternator magnetized for nothing. What has really worked well for us is the 24 volt electric scooter motor. They are inexpensive, have permanent magnets, and ball bearing races, so they are much more efficient than most other motors. If you have any scooters in your trash pile, check out the motors, most of them are 24 volt DC, most people ditch the scooter because the battery won’t take a charge anymore, but the scooter is okay. Most of them have either a belt pulley, or number 25 chain cog on the shaft. We are in the process of making a stationary bike into an electrical generator with one of these scooter motors. Don’t worry about the voltage difference, the 24 volt motor will charge a 12 volt battery just fine as long as it is a good sized battery, like a marine deep cycle, or golf cart batteries. I would suggest installing a volt meter on the battery to monitor, as long as the battery doesn’t get above 15 volts, there is no problem. You will need some way to shut your wind turbine off, in case you are not using much power on a windy day, and I don’t mean just a switch to disconnect the motor from the battery, that will just allow your turbine to overspeed with no load on it. Something that can stop the blades from turning. What most commercial manufacturers do is put in a double pole switch that disconnects the generator from the battery, and then shorts the two generator leads together at the same time, this allows the generator to work as an induction brake, and slows the blades down almost to a stop magnetically, another good reason to use a permanent magnet generator.
We’ve been powering our home from solar and wind power for almost 10 years now. We’ve made plenty of mistakes and learned a great deal, most of it the hard way. If you’ve checked out the website, “Only renewable dot come,” you might find the videos enticing. The narrator of the vertical wind video quotes, “This is a vertical rotor under no load…” It’s because the rotor spins nicely when you don’t have a generator attached to it. Even if you used the smallest hobby sized generator you could find to generate 5 watts or less, it would sieze that little rotor up and there would be no power output. They neglect to mention or illustrate this. If you want to learn about wind power, torque requirements and power output, go to the source, the American Wind Energy Association. A used squirrel cage impeller from an old air conditioner is not designed to harness power from the wind, and the AC motors attached to them do not have permanent magnets inside. As far as the solar video, the drill battery charger runs fine, as long as it’s plugged into the electrical outlet you can clearly see in the video, not the inverter that they claim is being powered by the homemade solar panel.
There are some other good sources for wind power info you might find interesting, I will list them below. Take your time and digest what you can. Also, take a moment to google, “Renewable Energy Scams,” there are a few websites trying to expose some of the crazy ideas out there. Good luck, and take care…Rudydoo
Is there a convenient option to walking for those who have problem getting around on foot? A personalized electric scooter enables many people to comfortably move around their areas without the need of assistance. These scooters, which are for people who have hardship walking or standing for long periods, are basically one person, battery operated vehicles. Electric scooters differ from motorized wheelchairs in their ability to navigate a wider variety of surfaces outdoors. They come in numerous models so each person can find one that best suits their individual needs.
Because they run on battery power, they are perfect for use in enclosed places. You get two batteries with your scooter mainly because they have to be recharged frequently. Among the more well known models for relocating about the neighborhood is the EV Rider “Sit-N-Ride” Electric Scooter. With a carrying capacity of 250 lbs. and a top speed of 15 mph. this stable 3 wheeler makes life easier for many people. The wide range of speed can be controlled easily with the thumb throttle, which has two forward speed settings, along with a 1/2-speed reverse mode.
It has effortless maneuverability with a turning radius of only 22″, plus a speed control that has been finely tuned. It is possible to choose an optional folding seat and even pick from several tones of horn. The highest distance between battery charges varies from 15-20 miles, relying on weight carried and type of surface traveled. The charge system is an off-board wall charger that comes along free together with the scooter. It requires 6-8 hours to charge, therefore charging during the night time should work out perfectly. Every one of the two 12-volt 18 AH batteries comes with a removable box to install it in.
The weight capacity is 220 lbs using the chair-style seat, and, while using bicycle seat, up to 250 lbs. Because it can be easily disassembled, it is perfect for use as a portable, one-person vehicle. It has got five main components, the base, weighing 38 lbs, the battery pack, weighing 28 lbs, the tiller, weighing 40 lbs, the basket, weighing 4 lbs, and the recommended seat, weighing 10 lbs. As it is sturdily built, its overall weight is roughly 120 lbs.
The scooter is best suited on paved surfaces, but will also work on packed gravel, sawdust, sand, trimmed turf and gentle hills, common of neighborhood parks. It is really not supposed to have been used where there is thick grass, loose sand and gravel, or rugged terrain. The scooter features a powerful 500-watt, 24 volt brushless DC hub motor, using two settings of forward speed and one reverse mode. If you are seeking a light but strong portable transportation device suitable for indoor and outdoor use, the EV Rider “Sit-N-Ride” Electric Scooter is really worth considering.
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